Portland, Oregon Elder Lawyer on How Receiving “Caregiver Compensation” May Help Your Parent Qualify for Medicaid Benefits
Most adult children provide care to their elderly parents out of a sense of love and duty, rather than for pay. We would venture to say that even if mom or dad offered to compensate the child for his or her time, 99.9% of caregivers would not take the money. However, some Portland, Oregon elder lawyers believe that to be a mistake if mom or dad is at a point where they may need to access Medicaid benefits or Veteran’s Aid and Attendance benefits to pay for long-term care services that are not covered by private health insurance or Medicare
When Should You Hire a Portland, Oregon Elder Law Attorney?
Americans are living longer and well past retirement age. With a longer retirement comes a need for legal counsel specific to older Americans. Seniors have unique legal needs, and a Portland, Oregon elder law attorney specializes in those issues. You should consider specifically hiring an elder law attorney if any of the following situations are applicable to you.
Portland Elder Law Attorney: Is It Abuse or Neglect? 6 Red Flags to Watch for in a Nursing Home
Nursing home abuse happens in every state. Whether it’s from overworked staff, under-funded facilities, or simply the wrong people entrusted to care for the elderly, nursing home abuse can happen even in the seemingly nicest of places. While nursing home abuse is still the exception and not the rule, watch out for these six red flags.
Portland Elder Law Attorney: How to Stay One Step Ahead of Social Security Scammers
Scammers want your information. They have all kinds of creative ways for getting your account numbers, address, and other personal information. Once they have it, they steal your identity. As a Portland elder law attorney, I’ve seen it all too often.
Understanding Adult Guardianships and Conservatorships in Multnomah County, Oregon
For those caring for elderly relatives in Multnomah County, Oregon, there may be relief knowing that the senior has a medical directive, power of attorney, and/or trust in case he or she becomes incapacitated. However, it’s also possible that there is no guiding documentation to help when the relative is unable to make decisions on his or her own behalf. In Oregon, adult guardianships and conservatorships may be the only way to ensure your relative is cared for in later years.
3 Things to Do When Your Aging Loved One Gets a Terminal Diagnosis
When a loved one is diagnosed with a terminal illness, it is scary and overwhelming. Having a to-do list can feel empowering and keep you occupied and proactive. There are three major things you can do right away to help your newly diagnosed loved one. When you accomplish these tasks, you can then focus on the work of being there for your loved one in their final months.
Roots + Wings Legal Podcast, Episode 1: Interview with Anne Tegtmeier
Introducing the Roots + Wings Legal Podcast, hosted by Aiston Law LLC and Portland, Oregon Attorney Candice Aiston. In our inaugural episode, we talk with Anne Tegtmeier, owner of Fan Fare: Theme Catering, about what life looks like when a parent develops dementia and is seduced by scammers. It happened to Anne while she was starting her company and raising her young daughter Lily, as a single parent.